Practical Tips for Managing Menstruation for Special-Needs Children
Prepare your special-needs child for menstruation by teaching them about personal hygiene, growth, and changes in their body. Support them through the transition with basic hygiene practices, deworming, and awareness of yeast infections. Help them understand that menstruation is a normal part of life with the right knowledge and support.
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Menstrual Management How to get started What to Remember Support Challenges with menstruation & possible solutions for your special-needs child Hygenic Menstruation When the going gets tough.
Note from a Nayi Disha mother... Parents of a special-needs child often feel like their world has turned upside down during the difficult days of PMS and bleeding. Here are some things you can do ahead of time to prepare for the transition: Teach your child that they will grow and that s ok! Teach them that this is a normal aspect of having a female body! Like mummy! The more we prepare our children and ourselves for these changes and help them understand that they will be okay, the easier the transition into young adulthood! So what s a good way to teach your child about menstruation? Social stories.
Menstrual Management How to get started What to Remember Support Menstrual Management Tips Dr. Sunita Deshpande Dr. Kavya Priya Vazrala Special Educator Gynecologist PRACTICAL TIPS FOR YOUR CHILD'S MENSTRUATION REGIME.
Menstrual Management How to get started What to Remember Support Start With Basic Personal Hygine If your child is used to a regular personal grooming regime, it will be easier for them to adapt to a special menstruation care routine. Make sure they: Shower daily by themselves. Can change their clothes and undergarments every day. Know how to dry their genital area after urinating. Wash and dry their hands independently each time after visiting the restroom. Keep themselves generally clean all day.
Menstrual Management How to get started What to Remember Support Deworming is a Must Worms enter our body through soil, unclean water, &/or unclean food. They directly impact our body s ability to absorb vital minerals & nutrients. This can lead to deficiencies & infections. All school-going children & adults in the household who feed them must undergo de- worming every 6 months. This is a highly recomended preventive practice. The procedure is safe and simple ingesting a deworming pill prescribed by the doctor.
Menstrual Management How to get started What to Remember Support Watch Out! Yeast Infections Menstrual bleeding usually ranges from brown to rusty to red. There may be mild itching on the first 2 days of menarche i.e. first ever period. But yeast infection shows as: a cloudy white discharge from the vaginal area, genital itching, & intense burning during urination. This occurs due to low immunity. Infection may travel to the bladder or uterus. If itching lasts longer than 2 days, seek medical attention! Find out if it is caused by infection or the coming of menarche.
Menstrual Management How to get started What to Remember Support How to Manage Bed-Wetting Frequent bed-wetting can lead to urinary infections. Introduce a bed-wetting avoidance training schedule. Make sure your child consumes less fluids before going to bed. Feed your child honey as a natural remedy. Teach your child to use the toilet in the middle of the night, by setting up an alarm if needed. Train your child in bladder muscle- strengthening exercises or any other physical exercise that may help with bladder control.
Menstrual Management How to get started 5 key steps Support 5 Key Steps Use visual aids to help your child understand the 5 keys to hygenic menstruation. Key 1 Don't manipulate your genitals too much. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after. Key 2 Don't put any foreign objects in your private parts.
Menstrual Management How to get started 5 key steps Support 5 Key Steps Key 3 Use less detergent when washing undergarments. Some special-needs children face skin sensitivity issues. Do not over-use anti-microbial liquids such as Dettol or Savlon; they may cause adverse skin reactions in sensitive areas such as the genitals. A good practice might be to wash all girl-children's undergarments separately.
Menstrual Management How to get started 5 key steps Support 5 Key Steps Key 4 Change your underpants and pads twice a day during menstruation. Key 5 Do not itch any of the 3 orifices. Itching may lead to infection.
Menstrual Management How to get started What to Remember Support Learning From Mom Children learn best by imitation. Practice good hygine for your child to see, so they learn from you. Be their role model. Mentor by example.
Menstrual Management How to get started What to Remember Support & parents are here to help! Nayi Disha s parent WhatsApp peer groups & monthly support groups are here for all your doubts regarding raising a special-needs child. To join the parent community &/or for more information, write to us: contactus@nayi-disha.org and visit www.nayi-disha.org for more resources on Menstrual care and health of your child.
